Christopher Alan Hirzel

Christopher Hirzel Obituary

News Death Notice

HIRZEL, Christopher Alan 53, of Farmersville Ohio, died Sunday March 21, 2010 at the William S. Middleton Memorial VA Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin. Chris was born in Amherst on March 27, 1956 to Barbara and Roger Hirzel. He moved, with his family, to Wellington in 1968 and was a 1975 graduate of Wellington High School. In 1976 Christopher joined the United States Marine Corps and served for 6 years. He worked for over 25 years with Centimark Roof Systems as the office manager. Chris enjoyed fishing and listening to music. Chris was very grateful to a loving stranger who, on June 12, 2005 saved his life by donating a lung. Chris in survived by his parents Barbara and Roger Hirzel; a son Josh Bradley; 2 grandchildren, Ryan and Hayley Bradley, all of Wellington; 2 sisters Lynn Obechi of Amherst and Karen Rossell of Wellington; and a nephew Ben Rossell, and a niece Annette Obechi. Chris was preceded in death by his grandparents and in 1978 his brother Brian. Friends will be received Friday March 26, 2010 from 2-4 P.M. and 6-8 P.M. at the Norton- Eastman Funeral Home, 370 South Main St., Wellington, where services will be held on Saturday March 27 at 11 A.M. Burial will follow at Greenwood Cemetery, Wellington. Donations in Chriss memory may be made to an organ donation charity of choice. Condolences may be expressed online at www.norton-eastmanfuneralhome.com

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Published by Dayton Daily News on Mar. 25, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for Christopher Hirzel

11 Entries

Erica Carpenter

March 30, 2010

I took care of Chris when he was at Kingston of Miamisburg, he was the sweetest man ever. He will be greatly missed!

Kathy Horton

March 27, 2010

Chris is the true meaning of the saying..." Friends are the flowers in the garden of life". He will greatly be missed. My condolences to all his family. God Bless You.

March 26, 2010

Chris was one in a million. He made friends with every person he met. There is not one story of Chris that I can tell with out smiling. He was well loved by many, including me. His joy for life will be remembered, and incorporated into my own life.

Kathy and Craig Cochrane

March 26, 2010

I was Chris's caregiver at his home for the last three years and it was my greatest experience of caring for him. He was a strong individual and taught me so many things about taking life and making it the best. He was nicknamed by me the engerize bunny because he kept right on going till his last breath. We will greatly miss you Chris and always know you will live in our hearts.

Carrie Kirby

March 25, 2010

Chris was one of the kindest people I've ever known and I feel honored to have called him my friend. He never failed to make me laugh and always saw the good in everything and everyone. I will miss him always.

Cheryl Smith

March 25, 2010

Chris was a very special person. He was caring, giving and thoughtful. No matter what life seemed to throw his way, he was always happy. I am lucky to have know Chris and considered him to be one of my closest friends. He will be missed very much. May god bless his family during this difficult time.

Cheryl Smith

March 25, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Dona Klein

March 25, 2010

As others have said, he is missed and was such a wonderful friend to so many; a kind, old soul and I loved him. May Chris rest in peace.

Susie Hopkins

March 25, 2010

I feel honored to have known Chris. His spirit and generosity was never ending. He was a great friend. My deepest condolences to his family.

Georgia Thompson

March 25, 2010

I am deeply saddened by the loss of my dear friend Chris. He fought a brave battle with a great deal of dignity and grace. He was a wonderful man, loving and caring friend. He will be missed by many. My thoughts and prayers are with Chris's family during this difficult time. He will be remembered.

Ronn Riddell

March 25, 2010

Chris taught me how to accept the adversities life can give to all of us. Through the time I knew my friend, before his health was bad up until and after his new lung, he never complained or wondered why. His positive attitude was an impact on a lot people who was blessed to have spent any amount of time with him. He had a gift of humorously lifting the spirits of anyone who he felt was going through a difficult time in their life, even though he knew his time was limited. I know thats what he done for me many times. May you rest in peace my dear friend, you will always be missed and never forgotten. My thoughts and prayers will be with your family. I was blessed to have spent the times I had with my friend! Thank you my friend, Ronn.

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